71.   The differences between Clinton and Dole on missile defense are expected to be an issue during the presidential campaign.

72.   The governor touched upon a variety of issues during the interview.

73.   The efforts to tighten restrictions on tobacco proved to be a politically popular issue during the presidential campaign last year.

74.   The future role of the government in running France Telecom could become an even bigger issue during the electoral campaign.

75.   The latter refers to the very low-frequency sounds male elephants issue during their annual period of heightened sexual activity.

76.   The president addressed other issues during his visit to NATO, including his support for expanding the NATO membership.

77.   The pope did not touch on this controversial issue during brief remarks on the windswept airport tarmac.

78.   The Qube system allowed viewers to vote on issues during talk shows.

79.   The question of vacation was not an issue during the tenure of Gov. Mario Cuomo, who rarely spent time away from the Executive Mansion.

80.   The Republican lawmakers, who control the Legislature, had put off action on the issue during the election season.